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James Lawrence

Endurance Athlete, Author, Inspiration for the documentaries Iron Cowboy: 50.50.50 and The Iron Cowboy: Conquer 100

James Lawrence is an ultra-endurance athlete who has pushed himself beyond what many doctors previously believed to be physiologically possible. In so doing, he has redefined both mental toughness and physical endurance. James now shows audiences how to remove excuses from their own lives in order to unlock more ability and redefine impossible.

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James Lawrence – the Iron Cowboy – is the only person to complete 50 Ironmans in 50 days across all 50 states – and then raise the bar again with 100 Ironmans in 100 consecutive days.

But this keynote isn’t just about breaking records – it’s about setting new standards.

Through raw storytelling, behind-the-scenes insights, and a high-energy, multimedia experience, James challenges audiences to rethink what they believe is possible – not just physically, but mentally, professionally, and personally. He equips them to win the internal battle, push through self-doubt, and reset under pressure – especially when everything in them wants to quit.

Because when you change your internal narrative, you don’t just break limits – you redefine them.

If your team is navigating change, chasing big goals, or feeling stuck, James won’t just inspire them. He’ll equip them with a blueprint to unlock untapped performance and turn the impossible into the next milestone.

Because the finish line isn’t out there somewhere – it starts with one step, one promise, one “Here we go.”

Audiences will walk away ready to:

  • Go all in on goals that matter and follow through with relentless commitment
  • Break mental and physical barriers by shifting mindset and embracing challenge
  • Build grit and resilience to thrive through change, setbacks, and uncertainty
  • Align priorities and execute toward bold, meaningful, and seemingly impossible outcomes

Today, we’re faced with mounting pressures, demands from every angle, being told we need to do more—except with less resources. In this talk, James Lawrence brings his combination of energy, humor, determination, and achievements to captivate the audience and create an inspirational and awakening phenomenon for all. James’ story of reaching new limits is one that all of us can relate to—in business, at home, in school. He is an ordinary guy, whose extraordinary personal story will make you laugh, cry, reflect, and leave you inspired to reach higher. James has spoken all over the world, on stages in more than 20 countries.

Biography

James Lawrence – better known as the Iron Cowboy – is a world-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and endurance athlete who redefined human potential by completing 50 Ironmans in 50 days across all 50 states – and then doing the unthinkable – 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 consecutive days.

Before becoming the greatest endurance athlete in history, James was a successful entrepreneur, running a thriving mortgage company and helping hundreds of clients build wealth through homeownership and strategic refinancing. That same relentless mindset that powered him through thousands of miles now fuels his ventures in multi-family real estate and ownership of Crumbl Cookie franchises.

He’s been named one of Sports Illustrated’s “Fittest 50,” featured in two acclaimed documentaries, and honored alongside icons like LeBron James and Conor McGregor. But James’s story isn’t just about athletic records – it’s about purpose, resilience, and refusing to settle for average.

Originally from Calgary, Canada, and now based in Utah, James is a devoted husband to Sunny and father of five. The cowboy hat he wore during races so his kids could spot him in the crowd has become a global symbol of grit, heart, and family-driven ambition.

Whether he’s conquering the impossible on the racecourse or building businesses from the ground up, James shows audiences how to lead themselves, crush excuses, and break through their perceived limits.

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James left us all inspired to dream big, to believe without a doubt, to push through adversity, and to accomplish the seemingly impossible.

Nike

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The story was crafted expertly (and I've seen many talks over the years!) — it was informative, inspiring, and touching. James' credibility with his accomplishments and passion definitely set him apart from other speakers we've had in the past!

Merck

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In all my years as a TEDx organizer I haven't seen many people on stage with more power and passion, and at the same time have such a down to earth view on life. My mind was blown.

TEDx TWU

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From start to finish, our P&G experience with James was phenomenal. He absolutely electrified our audience.

Procter & Gamble

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